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No, ‘Life’ Probably Isn’t a ‘Venom’ Prequel…BUT WHAT IF?

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[Update] Breaking: Life is NOT Venom

One of the coolest and most believable fan theories is that Columbia Pictures’ Life is actually a prequel to their Spider-Man spinoff, Venom, which all of a sudden landed on the theatrical slate for October of 2018.

It all started when a fan noticed the exact same shots from Spider-Man 3 in the trailer for Life, which we confirmed its validity. But, as an investigator will tell you, the simplest explanation is usually correct. That answer would be that whomever was cutting together the trailer needed footage of a crowd and used some stock footage that came out of Raimi’s Spider-Man sequel.

Still, it’s weirdly believable; I even received a vile from Sony in the mail that contains a BLACK substance that reacts to magnets. Furthermore, there’s a line forming as I write this outside of the premiere taking place tonight at the SXSW Film Festival. Word has it that NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) are being signed before entering. What could be so secret about Life that is needs to be kept in the dark for a mere six days before its March 24th release?

Want more fuel for speculation? While a Sony rep denied the connection to Collider (and my own Sony connection told me he heard the same), an interview with the director didn’t exactly put a nail in the coffin. While the two joked and made fun of the rumor, the interviewer asked if it’s complete bullshit, to which Daniel Espinosa stated “I’m not commenting on that.” Not exactly a denial.

While it probably is complete bullshit, I’m wanting so badly for it to be true. So much so that I may even pretend it is a Venom prequel no matter what comes of this insanity.

Hopefully word breaks out of tonight’s screening so we can know what we’re up against this coming Friday…

Horror movie fanatic who co-founded Bloody Disgusting in 2001. Producer on Southbound, V/H/S/2/3/94, SiREN, Under the Bed, and A Horrible Way to Die. Chicago-based. Horror, pizza and basketball connoisseur. Taco Bell daily. Franchise favs: Hellraiser, Child's Play, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Scream and Friday the 13th. Horror 365 days a year.

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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

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As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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